Centerville News

Chanda Thie, 31, who has lived in Centerville and Richmond, told friends and administrators at Ivy Tech in Richmond during 2008 she was dying of glioblastoma, a civil complaint alleges.

A new Lutheran church being formed in Centerville will have open worship services starting this weekend.

The investigation of the April 10 fire at 8896 Hidden Hills Drive near Centerville was handled by the Centerville Fire Department and the insurance company investigator.

Centerville High School senior Holly Faith Baird has been chosen as the Good Citizen Awards winner by the National Old Trails chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The Wayne County Historical Museum opens an exhibit on May 6 documenting the history of the National Automatic Tool Company in Richmond.

After a lengthy investigation, fire officials are listing the cause of an April 10 house fire in a rural Centerville subdivision as "undetermined." The April 10 fire at the 8,000-square-foot home of Verne and Mary Jo Trester at 8896 Hidden Hills Drive left the house a total loss, with estimated damages exceeding $800,000. "We are not able to ... (more)

<![CDATA[RICHMOND, Ind. - Nancy L. Bodiker, age 73, of Richmond, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Reid Hospital. Born September 6, 1939, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Jack B. and Ruth M. Shelton Jennings, she lived in Richmond for most of her life. Nancy attended Whitewater Schools and was a 1957 graduate of Richmond High School. She worked for many years in the Richmond Community School system and summer programs at the Richmond Parks Department. She was a special neighbor and friend to many and fondly known as "Mrs. B." Nancy was a former board member of Richmond High School Alumni Association and the Wayne County Disabilities Awareness Council. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Catholic Women's United. Nancy was appointed as the Democrat Representative to the Election Commission and was past officer of the Indiana General Assembly Women's Club, precinct committee person, and delegate to state convention. Governor O'Bannon awarded Nancy the Sagamore of the Wabash. Nancy enjoyed traveling and community service. The love of her life was her family. Survivors include her husband, retired Indiana State Representative Richard W. Bodiker Sr., to whom she was married on May 1, 1965; children, Lisa Shinn (Dr. Michael) Murray of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Richard (fiance, Dr. Alison Jaffe) Bodiker Jr. of Temecula, California, Jerry Dean Shinn of Richmond, Cathy Bodiker of Anderson, Indiana, Scott Bodiker of Richmond, and Jack Michael (fiance Traci Galyean) Bodiker of Centerville; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Dr. Jack (Kelli Mize) Bandura of Memphis, Tennessee; aunt, Patricia Jennings Murray of Camden, South Carolina; nieces; nephew; cousins; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack B. Jennings; mother, Ruth M. Bandura; step-father, Andy Bandura; and daughter, Robin Bodiker Martindale. Visitation for Nancy L. Bodiker will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 710 North A Street, Richmond, with Father Kevin Morris officiating. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Mary Catholic Church, 240 South 6th Street, Richmond, Indiana, 47374; Richmond High School Alumni Association, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond, IN 47374; or American Cancer Society, Wayne County Unit, 4567 Progress Drive, Columbus, IN 47201. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

<![CDATA[Richmond, Ind. - George William Weilandich, age 84, of Richmond, died Wednesday morning (April 17, 2013) at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana. He was born in St Louis, Missouri on April 2, 1929 to John and Mary Hajos Weilandich. A graduate of McKinley High School, he served in the US Army Quartermaster Unit in Korea from 1951 - 1953, and continued as a member of the Army Reserve until 1956. A machinist at Wagner Electric for over 30 years, he then moved to Richmond, Indiana in 1988 to be near his grandchildren. He worked at H & S Machine Shop in New Paris, OH until he retired in 1999. George was an active member of the YMI for 24 years, having served as president and in various other positions. He was also a member of St Mary Catholic Church Survivors include his daughter, Dwan (Henry) Doherty of Richmond; grandchildren Christopher, Kathleen, Patrick, and Maureen Doherty, and Salvino Vincent; a sister, Mary Wilde of Kansas; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three children: George R Weilandich, Jon Weilandich, and Kara Weilandich; five brothers and two sisters. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at at 11:00 am on on Saturday, April 27, 2013 in St Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Kevin Morris officiating. Burial will be in St Mary Cemetery where military graveside rites will be conducted by the Wayne County Honor Guard. Visitation for George W. Weilandich will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2013 at Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to St Mary Catholic Church, in care of 240 South 6th Street, Richmond, Indiana 47374 or to the Richmond YMI, 320 South 5th Street, Richmond, Indiana 47374. www.riggle-waltermann.com